I'm thinking the itching might be due to using the nifedipine long term. I've read posts from others about developing rashes to these prescription creams with long term use. I'm not sure it is tied to that, but I haven't used it yet today and haven't had nearly as much itching. I plan to apply some tonight or tomorrow to see if that's the case.
BM came a few hours earlier today. Pain was only 2/10 during BM. After, there have been a few sharp pains, but mostly just constant discomfort. I guess I'll call it progress, but I'm definitely not seeing big improvement now. I'm guessing I'm 80% healed, but this last bit of healing is taking forever. Hopefully it is actually healing in there.